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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1589-1609
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Passioned, p.p. and ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1587).] Affected by passion. a. Rashe-passioned, of an impetuous eagerness or vehemence. b. Vehement, intemperate. — 1589 Reg. Privy C. IV. 424.
We have nocht shawne oure selff … rashe passioned 1609 Criminal Trials II. 582.
The calumneis of sum passioned writteris
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